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Robert Zemeckis has always been known for tinkering with new technology throughout his filmography. From using performance capture forThe Polar Expressto combining live-action and animation in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the director hasn’t shied away from pushing the boundaries of moviemaking.
However, his over-reliance on CGI since the days of theBack to the Futuretrilogy has also been the biggest criticism against the director. And his upcoming feature with Tom Hanks has only elevated these doubts among fans.
Robert Zemeckis Has Partnered With Metaphysic for Here
Since the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike last year, the use of AI in media has been a pretty controversial topic, as people from both sides have presented their viewpoints on it. As for filmmakers, while most biggies have been against it,Robert Zemeckisis set to be the first filmmaker to embrace it in his featureHere, starring a de-agedTom Hanksand Robin Wright.
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When it comes to de-aging old actors in major features, the output hasn’t always been the brightest, with one big example beingThe Irishman. But with the upcomingHere, instead of taking the traditional labor-heavy route, the director is embracing AI to de-age the 67-year-old Hanks and 58-year-old Wright.
Reflecting on partnering with Metaphysic, known for creating photorealistic face swaps, the director said (viaIndieWire):
I’ve always been attracted to technology that helps me to tell a story. With ‘Here,’ the film simply wouldn’t work without our actors seamlessly transforming into younger versions of themselves. Metaphysic’s AI tools do exactly that, in ways that were previously impossible
However, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm, as the trailer for the experimental drama has failed to wow fans.
Here‘s Trailer Has Left Fans Less Than Thrilled
De-aging old actors to fit the part has often been a recipe for disaster, and fans aren’t exactly convinced byHere‘s new trailer that it’d be the one to change things for the better. Moreover, following Zemeckis’ previous history of over-relying on CGI, some stressed that casting younger actors would’ve been a better move for the filmmaker than reuniting with hisForrest Gumpstar.
I like how “20s” Tom Hanks sound like a geezer. Real immersive filmmaking there
it give me vibes of a sitcom, meh…
This is ambitious as hell and its either going to be a train wreck or a masterpiece.
Is this like that one black mirror episode
While movie about to take place in a CGI living room😭
How about casting young actors instead of this CGI nightmare
With the film set to hit the theatres in late November, this could either usher in an era of AI-influenced films or be a complete disaster. While we should reserve our judgments till the film hits the screen, as of now, the general consensus on it seems far from thrilling.
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Hereis slated to release on 25 August 2025.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
